Noun reaumur scale has 1 sense

1. Reaumur scale - a temperature scale on which water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 80 degrees
   --₁ is a kind of temperature scale
   

Reaumur Scale

Definition:

The Reaumur scale is a temperature scale in which the freezing point of water is defined as 0 degrees Reaumur (°R) and the boiling point as 80 degrees Reaumur (°R).

Usage:

• As a noun:
• The Reaumur scale is rarely used in modern times, with the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales being more prevalent.
• The Reaumur scale was named after René-Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur, a French scientist.
• As a verb:
• He converted the temperature readings from Celsius to the Reaumur scale.
• She prefers to use the Reaumur scale in her experiments.
• As an adjective:
• The Reaumur scale thermometer was popular in the 18th century.
• Students were asked to create a Reaumur scale conversion chart.

Sample Sentences:

• The temperature today is 25 degrees Reaumur.
• He had to learn how to read the Reaumur scale for his science project.
• According to the Reaumur scale, freezing point occurs at 0 degrees.
• She studied the historical significance of the Reaumur scale in her research paper.

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• Reaumur Scale Thermometer
• Temperature Conversion Chart
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• Fahrenheit Thermometer